Stavanger

Beautiful scenery, colourful culture and exciting cuisine.

Stavanger offers many unforgettable experiences of nature. Everything is within range, whether you feel like exploring majestic mountains, beautiful fjords or long, white beaches. A boat trip to the famous Lysefjorden is a must when you visit Stavanger.
Here, you can experience the Pulpit Rock, which towers 604 m above Lysefjorden, and Kjerag, which towers a mighty 1,000 m above the fjord.Stavanger also has an amazing cultural scene, offering an array of fascinating cultural experiences, whether you are into museums of history, innovative architecture or colourful festivals. Come and find out why the Stavanger region was selected as the European Capital of Culture in 2008! The city is brimming with wonderful food, too. Here, you can get up close to small producers for some big taste sensations. Each summer, you can also experience the largest food festival in the Nordic region: Gladmat.